(allen shamlin/gary burr) I'm a man of my word I mean what i say My pledge is my bond Well That's just my way When you've made a promise To someone who's gone Well That's when forever Seems a little too long I'm a man of my word And I made you a vow I swore that i'd love you And i can't change that now They tell me i'm free To find someone new I just don't have the heart 'cause i gave mine to you I said my love Would last for all time And No one Would take your place Well if that promise Was the last sound you heard Well you know i kept it I'm a man of my word I'm a Man of my word And it's cost me so dear 'cause those words are a prison Without You here And i'll go to my grave With this torch held high Bust just Once i wish I had told you a lie. Yes i'll always love you I'm A man of my word